High-speed, reliable and cost-effective energy storage systems are critical for the future viability of electricity from renewable resources. These systems are also the key to large-scale adoption of electrical vehicles.
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GE wind turbines powers Vietnam’s first Mekong Delta wind farm
The Bac Lieu wind energy project further expands GE?s role in Vietnam. The GE wind turbines chosen for this project feature an 82.5 meter rotor for class III wind conditions.
Continue readingGlobal Wind Energy Capacity to Triple by 2017
After years of strong growth, the wind power industry experienced a significant slowdown in 2010 as a result of the global economic recession.
Continue readingAdvances in European Infrastructure Will Increase Electric Cars Adoption Rates
Despite generous tax rebates and consumer incentives, the lack of EV infrastructure is the main reason buyers are hesitant to purchase electric vehicles.
Continue readingSkyline Solar Awarded Patents Covering its concentrated solar photovoltaic Technology
Skyline Solar manufactures concentrating solar power photovoltaic (CPV) systems, incorporating industry-proven silicon cells, durable mirrors and single-axis tracking into easy-to-deploy energy solution.
Continue readingBloomberg Announces Addition of 70 New Electric Vehicles to City’s Fleet
Launches New City Efforts to Inform the Public About Electric Cars.
Continue readingCogenra to Speak at Intersolar North America on Advantages of Solar Thermal
Cogenra Solar is a distributed solar energy cogeneration company that combines photovoltaic and hot water collection to deliver low cost electricity and heat for commercial, industrial and institutional facilities.
Continue readingPROKON chooses The Switch Drive? direct drive wind turbines
The Switch has reached net sales of EUR 134.6 million, with nearly 5,000 MW of installed wind power capacity. The Switch is headquartered in Vantaa, Finland.
Continue readingOffshore wind energy provides opportunity across the supply chain
Scroby Sands wind farm gives us a glimpse into the sheer scale of opportunity that Round 3 will create, with or without the domestic manufacture of wind turbines.
Continue readingLithium iron phosphate (LMP/LFP) battery
Lithium iron phosphate is a novel cathode material that has a great deal of potential for use in next-generation lithium ion batteries, used among other things for hybrid and electric vehicles.
Continue readingRFPs for new wind energy projects in Arizona
While TEP and UES have focused on developing solar power systems, both companies are preparing to integrate significant wind power into their renewable energy portfolios this year, the company said.
Continue readingNissan Begins Tests for NV200 based Electric Vehicles
Preparing electric cars with lithium ion batteries for the compact commercial market, aiming to become the leader in zero emissions.
Continue readingRisø DTU can ensure optimal financial returns from wind farm
Wind energy plants have become a common sight both on land and at sea ? not least in Denmark, where wind turbines supply a quarter of the power.
Continue readingNew board for American Wind Energy Association
Having contributed 35 percent of all new electricity generating capacity since 2007, the U.S. wind power industry is generating electricity and economic development.
Continue readingLoan Guarantees for Three California Photovoltaic Solar Power Plants Expected to Create 1,400 Jobs
Building on the momentum of our SunShot Initiate, Secretary Chu announced nearly $4.5 billion in conditional loan guarantees to three California photovoltaic solar energy plants.
Continue readingRicoh uses wind power and solar energy to put its name in lights
Ricoh Europe, a specialist in office solutions, managed document services and production printing, today unveiled Europe’s first’eco-board’, a billboard powered 100 per cent by wind energy and solar power.
Continue readingThe growing wind energy industry in South Carolina
In 2008, the U.S. Department of Energy published a report on how to achieve 20% of the nation?s electrical supply from onshore and offshore wind power.
Continue readingWind Energy Onboard a Ferry
As the first passenger ferry in the world, the Stena Jutlandica, Gothenburg-Fredrikshaven, is being equipped with two wind turbines.
Continue readingPope Benedict XVI will have its electric car
Pope Benedict XVI promotes electric vehicles, it does not emit CO2, as long as the electricity comes from renewable energy sources like wind energy, solar power photovoltaic and solar thermal.
Continue readingEuropean Commission Backs Better Place-led Coalition for Electric Vehicles
The 2.5-year project that comes under the Commission?s e-mobility project ?Greening European Transportation Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles?.
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